| Spring and summer mean the return of barbecues | | | | savings to you. |
| and enjoying the great outdoors with friends and | | | | 3. Check the online superstores. Some of these |
| neighbors, and a nice set of patio furniture can make | | | | overstock merchants offer deep discounts on quality |
| all the difference in your comfort when entertaining | | | | pieces. But because these quantities are often in |
| and dining al fresco. While a quality patio set can be | | | | limited supply, the real trick is finding the pieces you |
| expensive, it certainly doesn't have to be. By | | | | want before they sell out. When you shop the big |
| shopping smart, you can save on your purchase. | | | | online discount stores, make sure to look for a |
| Here are five tips for securing the best price on the | | | | coupon code first, which can save you on shipping or |
| outdoor furniture you love. | | | | may even take off a percentage of your order. |
| 1. Know your style. Flip through magazines and sales | | | | 4. Find an outlet store. If you have a favorite |
| inserts to get an idea of the kinds of patio pieces | | | | furniture store or manufacturer, visit the company |
| that you really want. This is not the time for an | | | | website to find out if they have an outlet shop in |
| impulse buy. You can really save money by knowing | | | | your area (or if you can view the outlet merchandise |
| exactly what you want and then looking for it on | | | | online.) You may be able to find items that have |
| sale. | | | | been discounted because they have been either |
| Plus, you'll be less likely to want to replace that item | | | | returned or slightly damaged. |
| in a few years. | | | | 5. Don't overlook the idea of buying used patio |
| Once you know what you love, find out where you | | | | furniture. Often, you can score some beautiful pieces |
| can find it, both offline and online by using the | | | | in thrift stores or consignment stores. Check eBay |
| Internet. Do a search for the manufacturer's name, | | | | and Craiglist, or join a local freecycle network, in |
| as well as the name of the piece or set. When doing | | | | which people will offer their used items for free. |
| price comparisons at online stores, make sure to | | | | The biggest factor in finding patio furniture at |
| take into account any differences in shipping fees or | | | | reduced pieces is to be patient. Watch your favorite |
| sales tax - so you can be sure that you're comparing | | | | pieces carefully. Buy your patio furniture only when |
| apples to apples. Note that you can typically find the | | | | the pieces you like are on sale, or when you can get |
| best deals on patio furniture in August, when stores | | | | a discount with a coupon code or free shipping offer |
| need to clear out their summer items for fall and | | | | online. Then, once you've found the perfect set of |
| winter merchandise. But you'll also find plenty of sales | | | | patio furniture, make sure to take care of it properly, |
| and discounts during the spring and summer. | | | | per the manufacturer's recommendations, so it lasts |
| 2. Check your local warehouse clubs. Any store that | | | | as long as you want it to. |
| has huge buying power on these items can bring big | | | | |